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mark9939 · Jul 14, 2003, 05:49 PM

I couldn't resist... I got a new car!!

http://homepage.mac.com/matt972312/PhotoAlbum13.html

It's a white 350Z, and I looove it. So fun to drive, one of the best cars I've ever owned. 270 horses.

I did 0-60 in 5.3 in it, ughh still in love.

Any other past/present Z owners here?

-M

Phanguye · Jul 14, 2003, 05:50 PM

i am so jealous... not so much of the white... but that is a sweet ride... congrats

benb · Jul 14, 2003, 06:02 PM

I have always wanted a 240Z and enough money to play around with it. That and a BMW 2002 tii.

permanent68 · Jul 14, 2003, 06:17 PM

FINALLY! FINALLY someone likes a GOOD car and buys it. None of this pussy "Mini cooper S" bullshit, a honest to goodness hauls ass and looks good car! I LOVE the new Zs. I wasn't crazy about them til I saw them in person. Wowweee they look hot. Although... I have heard stories about them you might not like... but... I still dig em.

- Rob

permanent68 · Jul 14, 2003, 06:18 PM

I think I'm going to pick one up in about 10 years when they're cheap, and that way you lose the most amount of cash.

- Rob <---will never buy a brand new car

cjrivera · Jul 14, 2003, 06:44 PM

Awesome ride. Congrats!
With the white color and the shape of the 350Z, it looks like a silver Apple logo would look good on there somewhere (like the base of the iMac or the Airport basestation).

boardsurfer · Jul 14, 2003, 07:33 PM

phaaaat!

permanent68 · Jul 14, 2003, 07:44 PM

Dude, you're getting a turbo.

- Rob

mark9939 · Jul 14, 2003, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by permanent68:
Dude, you're getting a turbo.

- Rob

I've gotta get one of those kits if they come out. Wow.

Ozmodiar · Jul 14, 2003, 08:33 PM

Jealous!

My dad wants a 350z so bad that it hurts. He had a silver 280z when he was younger, but then he had to go and have kids (Mom wouldn't let him keep a 2-seater when there was going to be five in the family).

White is cool. I think he's looking at either brickyard or silver.

Anyway, congrats!

lawgeek · Jul 15, 2003, 12:34 AM

I love the orange 350Z looks great, and great performance too. I'll probably get one when I get a real job.

G4ME · Jul 15, 2003, 12:54 AM

i like the new Zs especially the roadsters MMMmmm its styling is almost as good as the TT but with better balls

And cheaper, maybe when i get a real job in about 3-5 years i will pick up a used one.

I agree with cash, i too will not buy a new car, unless i pick it up from the factory in Germany

Steve · Jul 15, 2003, 01:14 AM

Nice car to pickup! I am very impressed that you picked this out of the numerous other cars in the price range; it's one of my favorites!

My dad used to own an old Nissan 240 IIRC, and when he saw the new 350Z he just said "I'm getting one of those!"

nbnz · Jul 15, 2003, 02:20 AM

Man that car is awesome, I want one. First time I saw one an add before Matrix 2 where the guy is blasting thru Prague. I personally love the gold one, but hey they white is freakin awesome too

Gee4orce · Jul 15, 2003, 05:18 AM

This car was reviewed on Top Gear (UK's leading car show) and they dissed it. I was disappointed, because I was hoping for good things. But they hated the crappy interior trim (for this price range), and the non-existant boot/trunk. They said it's just a brainless muscle car aimed at the American market (their words, not mine !).

Have you ever sat in an Audi TT ? The build quality is astonishing - it's like a �50K car.

Personally, I'd rather have the Mazda RX8.

Currently I drive a Mini Cooper S - but over here 'performance' equates to 'going round corners fast' not 'going in a straight line quickly' - and the Coop is as fast as anything out there.

Gene Jockey · Jul 15, 2003, 07:53 AM

Congrats, glad you like your new wheels! Its looks aren't my cup of tea, but then there are whole museums of art that draw my derision. As long as you dig it, it's all right. Now if you had purchased, say, an Aztek, I'd have serious questions about your parentage, I.Q., and possible childhood head trauma

This car's pretty cool. Try not to get too many tickets!

--Josh

dav · Jul 15, 2003, 09:07 AM

6spd

i've got kids, no 350z for me.

Zimphire · Jul 15, 2003, 10:00 AM

Nice car. Wish I had enough money to afford one.

palmberg · Jul 15, 2003, 10:02 AM

Wake me when you get a good shot of the exterior. Maybe you should've bought a cheaper car and saved up for a better camera?

New toys are cool, though. Congrats.

dav · Jul 15, 2003, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by palmberg:
Wake me when you get a good shot of the exterior.

not a white one, but use your imagination 350z

- or did you just want to make fun of his particular pictures?

permanent68 · Jul 15, 2003, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by Gee4orce:
Currently I drive a Mini Cooper S - but over here 'performance' equates to 'going round corners fast' not 'going in a straight line quickly' - and the Coop is as fast as anything out there.

Except a base model neon.... that'd go around corners faster than a Cooper S.

- Ca$h

daimoni · 02:16 PM

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mixin visuals · Jul 15, 2003, 06:55 PM

nice whip!

Powaqqatsi · Jul 15, 2003, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by Gee4orce:
This car was reviewed on Top Gear (UK's leading car show) and they dissed it. I was disappointed, because I was hoping for good things. But they hated the crappy interior trim (for this price range), and the non-existant boot/trunk. They said it's just a brainless muscle car aimed at the American market (their words, not mine !).

Have you ever sat in an Audi TT ? The build quality is astonishing - it's like a �50K car.

Personally, I'd rather have the Mazda RX8.

Currently I drive a Mini Cooper S - but over here 'performance' equates to 'going round corners fast' not 'going in a straight line quickly' - and the Coop is as fast as anything out there.

Best. TV-show. Ever.

And they know what they talk about.

Let the Stig roll !

ae86_16v · Jul 15, 2003, 07:15 PM

Nice

nbnz · Jul 15, 2003, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by Powaqqatsi:
Best. TV-show. Ever.

And they know what they talk about.

Let the Stig roll !

Apart from Jeremy Clarkson who's a complete tosser. I used to think he was a good guy until he started spouting his opinion like it was gospel.

And who cares if the 350Z hasn't got a boot? It's not a "drive your mates to golf" kind of car !

mark9939 · Jul 15, 2003, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by nbnz:
And who cares if the 350Z hasn't got a boot? It's not a "drive your mates to golf" kind of car !

Heh no kiddin'. I tried fitting 2 bags into the back, and they would fit... if i carried no woods. Can't golf w/o my woods & driver!

It's a good thing the Z isn't my only car.

Manlance · Jul 15, 2003, 07:33 PM

Very, very nice although I like Daytona Blue better.

spiky_dog · Jul 15, 2003, 07:52 PM

that's a gorgeous car (even if the pics aren't. something's up with them, too high sharpening perhaps?). i used to sport a 1990 na Z, all black, intake and exhaust. ah, that was a nice car, even if the variable cam timing did kick the bucket and cost 3.5 large to repair...

permanent68 · Jul 15, 2003, 08:19 PM

NA 300ZXs stink. Everyone I've talked to who's owned one says that they'd rather have just saved up more and purchased the TT version.

- Rob